Aquatic Programs for Kids          
 

YMCA Dolphins Swim Team  (ages 6-18)
Discover the friendship, excitement and self-confidence that comes with competitive swimming. All swimmers between the ages of 6 and 18 are welcome to join this growing team. Participants must be able to swim two lengths freestyle (front crawl), two lengths back crawl, and have had an introduction to breaststroke. Aquatics Director Emily Nannfeldt or Program Director Karen Richardville will be happy to answer any questions you may have; to speak to Emily or Karen, call the Y at 428-9622. The Dolphins Swim Team is for
YMCA members only. Summer session runs May 12th to August 22nd.

For more detailed information about the Dolphin Swim Team, click here.
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Fees:  First family member – $70.00; Second member – $40.00; Additional members – $25.00

The YMCA offers affordable memberships to everyone; no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Click here to explore our membership prices, or here to explore our financial assistance page.

Diving Lessons  (ages 7-14)
This program is for individuals who would like to learn the fundamentals or improve their skills. Participants must be able to tread water and swim 1 length of the pool.
Tuesday  4:00-5:00 pm
Fees: YMCA members – $22.75, non-members – $45.50

Kidz Water Fitness Program WaterArt!  (ages 8-12)  
Keep your kids healthy and fit! This class will provide a fun-filled session of healthy water exercise to strengthen the heart, stretch the mind, and build confidence endurance and friendships. The last fifteen minutes will be free swim time, rewarding the children for their efforts. All fitness levels welcome! Limit: 10.
Tuesday  6:30-7:15 pm
Fees: YMCA members – $15.00, non-members – $30.00

Water Runners  (ages 3-5)
Gym and Swim

June 13 – July 11

Jump into fun by joining us in the gym and the pool! Children in this program will enjoy gym games, songs, stories and creative movement. In the pool, the class will be devoted to water safety, water adjustment, and games. Floatation devices are used if needed. All children must be toilet learned. Limit 12 children.
Friday  9:00-10:30 am
Fees: YMCA members – $25.00, non-members – $45.00

Lap Swim

Lap swimmers are required to be a minimum of 14 years old except when special permission is given by the YMCA Aquatics Director.
Click here to check the pool schedule for lap swim times.

Open Swim
During Open Swim, children under the age of 8 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult in the water. Click here to check the pool schedule for open swim times.

Family Swim

During Family Swim, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in the water, with a maximum of four children with one adult. Click here to check the pool schedule for family swim times.

Family Float
Bring your blow-up fun floats (inflatables) to Family Float Night! Parents must accompany children in the water, with a maximum of four children with one adult. Floats will be allowed in the pool on Family Float Nights only.
Friday    6:30-8:30 pm
Sunday  3:30-4:45 pm

During Open and Family Swims, all swimmers are required to take a swim test prior to entering the deep end.
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